Prepare against Maharnab Choudhury
India · World #138,605 classical · FIDE ID 25705083
When preparing against Maharnab Choudhury, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 43 games by Maharnab Choudhury, covering Nov 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Maharnab Choudhury's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maharnab Choudhury before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,723 | 1,723 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,656 | 1,656 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,729 | 1,729 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 16 | 7 | 20 | 37.2% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 45.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016-2026): 84 rated games against 78 different opponents, across 12 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 46 | 16 | 10 | 20 | 34.8% | 1,606 | 1,472 | 8 |
| Rapid | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 66.7% | 1,807 | 2,007 | 5 |
| Blitz | 32 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 40.6% | 1,786 | 1,760 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 40 | 10 | 7 | 23 | 25.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 13 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 76.9% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 37 | 14 | 6 | 17 | 1,829 | 1,789 |
| 2025 | 24 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 1,748 | 1,748 |
| 2024 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1,684 | 1,817 |
| 2017 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1,599 | 1,332 |
| 2016 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1,236 | 1,036 |
Where Maharnab Choudhury has played
England (10) · India (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maharnab Choudhury's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maharnab Choudhury's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 78.3% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Choudhury usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Choudhury usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Choudhury usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Choudhury usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Choudhury usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Maharnab Choudhury's chess games
All 43 games by Maharnab Choudhury in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - Oct 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C20 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Jim Burnett | 2,034 | 4NCL Bradford Congress | D17 |
| Jan 2026 | Aaron Rich | 2,028 | 4NCL Bradford Congress | B35 |
| Jul 2026 | Matthew J Payne | 1,996 | Sussex University Masters Blitz-1 | C56 |
| Apr 2026 | Louis Buckland | 1,906 | 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - Blitz | E04 |
| Jul 2026 | James Fawcett | 1,891 | Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex University Masters Blitz-1 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,859 |
| Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,957 |
| 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - Blitz | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,742 |
| Hull 4NCL Congress 2026 - U2000 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,052 |
| 4NCL Bradford Congress | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,029 |
| 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - U2400 | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,484 |
| Sussex University Masters U2050 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,696 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maharnab Choudhury's chess games?
43 games by Maharnab Choudhury, from Nov 2016 to Oct 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Maharnab Choudhury has played.
What does Maharnab Choudhury play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Maharnab Choudhury opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maharnab Choudhury answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Maharnab Choudhury play as White?
As White, Maharnab Choudhury's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maharnab Choudhury play as Black?
As Black, Maharnab Choudhury most often plays: Bishop's Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Danish Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Maharnab Choudhury's FIDE rating?
Maharnab Choudhury is currently rated 1,723 in classical chess, 1,656 in rapid and 1,729 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,723 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Maharnab Choudhury played?
Our database contains 43 games by Maharnab Choudhury, covering Nov 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maharnab Choudhury?
43 games by Maharnab Choudhury reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.